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HANSARD Ukraine UpdateThe Secretary of State always speaks softly but firmly; we thank him for that. He represents the views of the people. The news that Russia is seeking peace talks is certainly…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Coalfields Regeneration Trustrose —22 Apr 2025HANSARD Statutory Sick PayI commend the hon. Gentleman for securing a debate on this critical issue. In my constituency and probably his, many small and medium-sized businesses are struggling—let us be…22 Apr 2025HANSARDResidential Estate Management CompaniesHon. Members have referred to opting out—in other words, if someone is unhappy with their management company, they can opt for another one. Would the Minister consider that, and…22 Apr 2025HANSARDResidential Estate Management CompaniesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stuart. I commend the hon. Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) for setting the scene so well. I recently met one of the…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Coalfields Regeneration TrustThe hon. Gentleman is fast making a name for himself in this House on behalf of his constituents for his assiduity and commitment, and we congratulate him on that. I made some…22 Apr 2025HANSARD British SteelThank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the Minister for all her hard work, and I thank the Secretary of State, the Prime Minister and the Labour Government for their…22 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingMay I thank the Minister for her answers and her statement? This ends years of confusion around sex-based protections. Being a woman is a matter of biology, not identity, and…22 Apr 2025HANSARDBirmingham: Waste CollectionI thank the Minister for his answers to some very difficult questions. He will understand, of course, the absolute necessity of military intervention in civil life in Northern…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Congenital HyperinsulinismI commend the hon. Lady for bringing this forward. I declare an interest as a type 2 diabetic—a condition that is not as bad, I have to say, but still has to be managed. Northern…08 Apr 2025HANSARD Easter AdjournmentI thank the Chair of the Backbench Business Committee for obliging me with all these debates over the year. There are a couple more coming up, which will keep us busy in a few…08 Apr 2025HANSARDHorizon Redress and Post Office UpdateI thank the Minister for his answers and commitment to addressing these issues. The Post Office Horizon scheme was deeply flawed from the outset, and we cannot trust Horizon to…08 Apr 2025HANSARDBlair Mayne: Posthumous Victoria CrossI beg to move, That this House has considered the potential merits of awarding a posthumous Victoria Cross to Blair Mayne. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Madam…08 Apr 2025HANSARDHospice FundingFirst, I commend the hon. Lady for bringing this debate forward. She is absolutely right to highlight the work of hospices, but also all those groups that raise money for…08 Apr 2025HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler, for what I am sure will be the first time of many. I commend the hon. Member for Newport West and Islwyn (Ruth Jones),…08 Apr 2025HANSARDBlair Mayne: Posthumous Victoria CrossI was not sure if I got the chance to wind up the debate, so thank you for giving me this opportunity, Madam Deputy Speaker. First, I thank all Members for their contributions. I…08 Apr 2025HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansThe issues of human rights abuse and persecution cannot be divorced. If there is persecution, there is human rights abuse; and if there is human rights abuse, there is…08 Apr 2025HANSARDEU Tariffs: United States and Northern Ireland EconomyThe Secretary of State has outlined the case, but I am afraid he has not given any answers, and that is disappointing. The promise was made to Northern Ireland MPs that we would…08 Apr 2025HANSARD Tackling Child Sexual AbuseI thank the Minister for her answers and her commitment to bring justice for the victims. No one denies that the hon. Lady has a big heart and a real determination to get the…08 Apr 2025HANSARDHigh Streets: Liverpool RiversideThe Minister’s response is key. He is right to highlight the issues, whether they are in Liverpool, Everton, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast or Strangford. In Northern Ireland, we…08 Apr 2025